Nikela Blog Archives - Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

How Nikela Helps Stop Rhino Poaching

Sep 22, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, endangered, Nikela Blog, Peter, rhino, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trafficking, World Rhino Day Tagged: Air Ranger, drones, Peter Milton, Save the rhino, World Rhino Day 2020

When we first founded Nikela back in 2010 rhino poaching was just starting up again. Over the next few years the stats got really crazy as black and white rhino were targeted for their horn. Sadly, most rhinos die when their horn is brutally hacked off by poachers. Some argue that because rhino poaching has declined the threat is over. However, others attribute the decline to fewer rhino left to poach… making it all the more crucial to save those remaining. Most recently Nikela has assisted Peter Milton and his super team stop rhino poaching in Southern Africa. Thanks to…

The Bush Meat Trade is the Growing Threat for the Highly Endangered Pangolin

Sep 17, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, endangered, Moses, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: bush meat, illegal wildlife trade, Moses Arineitwe, pangolin rescue mission, save pangolin, Uganda

“We must act quickly!” The bush meat trade has become more of a threat than the international crime syndicates for the highly endangered pangolin, at least in Uganda. Not too surprising with the job and income losses due to COVID-19. Hunger can lead to desperate measures. But Moses Arineitwe must hurry! Once again he is called out on a pangolin rescue mission. He must respond fast so that this harmless creature is spared from the pot. Did you know the Pangolin is the planet’s most endangered mammal? They are poached and illegally trafficked to Asia where their scales are deemed valuable….

Honorary Donations and In lieu Giving make the perfect Gifts during a Pandemic

Sep 15, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Giving, Nikela Blog, nonprofit, wildlife conservation Tagged: birthday giving, Honorary donation, In Lieu Giving, special occasion giving

A wonderful new trend arising out of the pandemic is in lieu giving. After all, it’s been a while since getting together to celebrate a birthday or special occasion has been possible. Sure Zoom Group chats are fun with kids making silly faces and showing off their latest crayon creations. However, sharing a drink and making a toast just isn’t the same without the clinking glasses. Scrolling through countless overpriced items on Amazon is getting a bit old too. So it makes perfect sense that Honorary Donations and In Lieu Giving is becoming the in thing. After all, not only…

Installing Beehives to Stop Elephants is Not Enough

Sep 8, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Nikela Blog, Sustainability, wildlife conservation Tagged: beehive fences, monthly maintenance, Moses Ryakitimbo, saving elephants, saving farmer's fields

Human wildlife conflict is a real concern for farmers bordering the Arusha National Park. Installing beehives to stop elephants is not enough to keep them out of the farm fields. Beehives need regular attention to remain productive and useful. Moses Ryakitimbo determined that servicing the beehives monthly is about right. About eighteen months ago farmers in this area near Arusha, Tanzania were in real trouble. Elephants from the protected area found maize and other crops rather tasty. Entire herds descended on the farms leaving little for the farmers. Moses heard about their plight. Being the sort of man who cares…

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Meet a few truly amazing Wildlife Heroes

Sep 2, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation, wildlife lovers Tagged: Baye Pigors, Lynn Clifford, Marnus Roodbol, Moses Arineitwe, Moses Ryakitimbo, Silke von Eynern, video playlist, wildlife heroes

Gosh! 84 on this video playlist! Tons of opportunities to meet a few super Wildlife Heroes. You know, the sort of people you feel honored to be around. The one in a million kind of people… dedicated, passionate, experts in their field… and yes, a bit nutty and definitely not mainstream. For us it’s a privilege to call them friends. You’re invited to personally meet them, and to get a small taste of the great work they do to save and protect wildlife. Enjoy this video playlist. Enjoy meeting a few truly amazing Wildlife Heroes… Moses rescues the highly endangered…